Ground Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Ground Systems Integration Engineer to support the development and integration of satellite Command & Control (C2) solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, California, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in hardware-software integration and satellite communication protocols. Responsibilities for the Ground Systems Integration Engineer include: * Develop and integrate software C2 solutions for satellite vehicles. * Work with stakeholders to decompose mission requirements and engineer solutions. * Integrate new satellites and flight software into the mission management platform. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support product suite development. Required Qualifications for the Ground Systems Integration Engineer include: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 3 years of professional experience with satellite C2 systems or similar hardware-software integration. * Active TS/SCI clearance. * Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java. * Experience with embedded software and hardware integration. * Familiarity with CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, MIB, and encryption algorithms. * Experience with AWS services and Git/GitHub. Compensation for the Ground Systems Integration Engineer includes: Salary Range: $110,000-$170,000 depending on experience Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 9/5/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. LI-NR1 LI-Hybrid Python, C++, Java, embedded systems, real-time software, satellite command and control, C2 systems, CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, MIB, IP protocols, encryption algorithms, AES-256 GCM, AES-256 CFB, AES-256 ECB, NSA Type 1 PEGASUS, NSA Type 1 CARIBOU, AWS Lambda, ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, EFS, EBS, Git, GitHub, open source software, hardware-software integration, telemetry, mission management, satellite operations, debugging, systems engineering, TS/SCI clearance, Southern California, Irvine, Denver, Seattle, Washington D.C.

Location: Irvine, California, US

Posted Date: 11/12/2025